Tex. Ins. Code Section 1505.001
Definition

In this chapter, “health insurer” means an insurance company authorized to provide a hospital, surgical, and medical expense insurance plan in this state, including:

(1)

a stock insurance company;

(2)

a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange;

(3)

a Lloyd’s plan;

(4)

a fraternal benefit society;

(5)

a stipulated premium company; and

(6)

a mutual insurance company, including a statewide mutual assessment company or a local mutual aid association.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 1505.002. PLANS FOR CERTAIN PERSONS 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. (a) Two or more health insurers may provide a hospital, surgical, and medical expense insurance plan under a group insurance policy that covers residents of this state who are at least 65 years of age and the spouses of those residents.

(b)

The participating health insurers may enter into agreements regarding matters within the scope of this chapter, including:

(1)

premium rates;

(2)

policy provisions; and

(3)

sales, administrative, technical, and accounting procedures.

(c)

Each participating health insurer is subject to regulation under the laws of this state and is severally liable on a group insurance policy issued under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.

Source: Section 1505.001 — Definition, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.­1505.­htm#1505.­001 (accessed May 4, 2024).

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